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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.81 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.81 and 154.69 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.81 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.81 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.81 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 81,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181.93/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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